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Israel can attack Iran while diplomatic efforts continue - Netanyahu
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Israel can attack Iran while diplomatic efforts continue - Netanyahu

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel could take unilateral military action against Iran, even as diplomatic efforts continue.
  • Netanyahu's resolve to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons was reiterated following an Iranian commander's declaration of intent to pursue nuclear development.
  • Qatar's Foreign Ministry reported that mediation efforts between the US and Iran have advanced, with both sides exchanging draft proposals.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Israel reserves the right to take military action against Iran independently, even while diplomatic channels remain open.

We hear today the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, Ahmad Vahidi, declaring that Iran intends to continue nuclear weapons development.

— Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu references a statement by an Iranian commander as a reason for his stance on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu's remarks came after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, Ahmad Vahidi, declared Iran's intention to continue its nuclear weapons development. "As the Prime Minister of Israel, I am determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons," Netanyahu stated, underscoring his commitment to Israel's security above all else, despite the US being Israel's staunchest ally.

As the Prime Minister of Israel, I am determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

— Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu reaffirms his primary objective regarding Iran's nuclear program.

These statements emerge as Qatar's Foreign Ministry announced progress in mediation efforts between the US and Iran. A spokesperson for the ministry, Majed Al-Ansari, reported that both nations have exchanged draft proposals, signaling a potential advancement toward a diplomatic resolution. However, Al-Ansari stressed that mediation efforts with all parties involved are ongoing.

We are hearing today the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, Ahmad Vahidi, declaring that Iran intends to continue nuclear weapons development.

— Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu cites a statement by an Iranian commander regarding nuclear development.

The situation remains tense, especially following a period of conflict initiated on February 28, which Iran claims resulted in over 3,000 casualties. Iran retaliated with attacks on US military assets in several regional countries. The ongoing diplomatic exchanges, juxtaposed with Netanyahu's assertive stance on military action, highlight the complex and precarious geopolitical landscape surrounding Iran's nuclear program.

mediation efforts between the US and Iran have reached a more advanced stage with both parties exchanging draft proposals.

— Majed Al-AnsariMajed Al-Ansari of Qatar's Foreign Ministry provides an update on the US-Iran mediation talks.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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